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Effect of plantar massage vs reflexology foot massage on peripheral neuropathy

Comparative effectiveness of plantar massage and reflexology foot massage on pain, balance and functional reach among patients with peripheral neuropathy

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240311061253N1
Enrollment
36
Registered
2024-05-10
Start date
2024-05-15
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-05-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Peripheral neuropathy. Idiopathic peripheral autonomic neuropathy

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: plantar massage. Plantar massage will be given through sensory brush for 3 days per week dor 3 weeks. The brush will be held horizontal to the plantar aspect of the

Sponsors

The University of Faisalabad
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
35 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age between 35 and 60 years Diagnosed patient of grade II peripheral neuropathy Ability to stand on both feet Cooperative patients Can perform given instructions Volunteered to participate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Cardiac problem upper limb or lower limb amputation at any level foot or toe ulcer severe visual impairment any vestibular disorder edema, peripheral thrombosis, burn, injury or fracture of lower extremity ambulation difficulties or using any walking device neurological disorders, including stroke, parkinson's disease, and dementia

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain. Timepoint: Pain was measured at 0 weeks before intervention and after the application of the intervention at 3 weeks. Method of measurement: Self-report version of the Leeds assessment of signs and symptoms of neuropathic pain scale (S-LANSS).;Balance. Timepoint: Balance was measured at 0 weeks before intervention and after the application of the intervention at 3 weeks. Method of measurement: Balance was measured through Berg Balance Scale (BBS).;Functional reach. Timepoint: Functional reach was measured at 0 weeks before intervention and after the application of the intervention at 3 weeks. Method of measurement: Functional reach was measured through functional reach test.

Countries

Pakistan

Contacts

Public ContactRabeea Saeed

The University of Faisalabad

2022-ms-pt-032@tuf.edu.pk+92 313 7709264

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026